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Iran refuses US World Cup matches over Trump security warning, eyes Mexico venue
Iran's sports minister said last week the Iranian players couldn't participate in the tournament after the US launched airstrikes alongside Israel against Tehran, killing Khamenei.
Iran considers withdrawing from 2026 FIFA World Cup due to regional conflict
IOC says FIFA president's presence at Board of Peace inaugural meeting doesn't violate neutrality
FIFA, Trump's Board of Peace work together to support Gaza reconstruction through soccer
US journalist detained in Qatar for wearing LGBTQ+ armband
Iranian players competing in the soccer World Cup have lost fans among many people back home who accuse the national squad of siding with a violent state crackdown on protesters.
International scrutiny toward Qatar hosting World Cup - editorial
The FIFA World Cup, hosted by Qatar, has been subject to international scrutiny and condemnations for a series of irregularities.
World Cup: Qatar won't allow cooked Kosher food, public Jewish prayer
Jewish organizations claim that Qatar is breaking its promise on allowing any cooked Kosher food to be sold at FIFA World Cup.
Will kosher food be available for Qatar FIFA World Cup?
Making history and bagels: Some kosher food items will be sold in Qatar, a state that has no ties with Israel.
'I feel gay,' FIFA chief attempts to empathize with marginalized
Infantino opened the traditional pre-World Cup news conference on Saturday with a lengthy monolog lambasting the critics of Qatar hosting the tournament because of the country's human rights record.
FIFA chief defends Qatar, calling human rights critics hypocrites
On the day before the opening of the soccer World Cup, FIFA President Gianni Infantino defended the Qatar regime, dismissing criticism regarding workers and LGBTQ+ rights as hypocrisy.
Qatar, FIFA backtrack on sale of alcohol during World Cup
The decision marks a last-minute reversal that raised questions among some supporters about the host country's ability to deliver on promises to fans.
Israel cautions citizens at Qatar World Cup, sends low-key consuls
Israelis coming for the World Cup have been given temporary visas, an Israeli diplomat said on Thursday. Qatar says official normalization of ties is not in the works, however.
Iran hit tanker to distract from Georgia assassination plot - Israeli officials
The targeted tanker is operated by a Singapore-based company owned by Israeli billionaire Idan Ofer.
FIFA World Cup 2022 betting odds: Which team are favorites to win?
The FIFA World Cup is just days away in Qatar. Here are the betting odds for winners and top goalscorers.